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Walk for Wards 2025 reveals record-breaking fundraising total

WALK for Wards – the Stars Appeal fundraiser for Salisbury Hospital – broke records, raising almost £167,000 for the…

Rufus will be on home turf for his last half marathon Picture: JustGiving/ Rufus Cannon

Salisbury man nears finish line in eight half marathon challenge for Horatio’s Garden

RUNNING one half marathon is hard enough for most – but a Salisbury man is close…

Sharon Osment and Gail Buchannan with award presenters Louise Hall and Bev Moulding, of the Stars Appeal Fundraising Committee Picture: Inez Szczepanska

Salisbury nurses in the spotlight for going “above and beyond” their roles

TWO dermatology clinical nurse specialists in Salisbury were highlighted for their exceptional work with a special…

Salisbury City Council's proposals for the upgrade to the play area Picture: Salisbury City Council

Salisbury play area to be upgraded and made more accessible

A SALISBURY play area is set to be upgraded and residents are being asked to input…

The sleeper chairs were generously funded by Stars Appeal donors Picture: Stars Appeal

New chairs help families share precious last moments together at Salisbury Hospital

PATIENTS can now have their loved ones sleep by their side at Salisbury…

The artwork will be unveiled at the charity's Big Sleep Picture: Alabaré

Prolific London street artist, Pegasus, creates new piece for Salisbury-based charity’s Big Sleep event

A SALISBURY-based homelessness charity has announced a powerful collaboration with a prolific street artist.

The nurses will soar from 10,000ft Picture: Salisbury Hospice Charity

Salisbury Hospice nurses to take to the skies in charity challenge

FOUR brave Salisbury Hospice nurses will soon be take a leap of faith as they look…

D-Day veteran Commander Douglas Parish celebrates his 100th birthday at Braemar Lodge care home in Salisbury in the company of uniformed Royal Navy representatives Picture: Braemar Lodge

D-Day veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Salisbury with family and Royal Navy

A SECOND World War hero who served in the Normandy D-Day landings of 1944 was the…

Sarum St. Paul's C of E Primary School pupils Picture: EA

Questions over just how accessible Salisbury’s new River Park play area truly is

A NEW play area has opened in Salisbury that was described as “accessible to all” -…

The day centre's recent AGM Picture: Cllr George Jeans

Future of day centre hangs in the balance

A DAY centre in Mere could close if a treasurer and trustee are not found before…